Governors

A very warm welcome from the Governors of Horspath School. In this section, you will find an introduction to who we are and what our role is.

Governors are part of the largest volunteer workforce in the country; they play a key role in helping the school provide the best possible education for all its pupils.

At Horspath School our governors come from a range of backgrounds, bringing together different skills, experiences and knowledge. On 1st March 2015, the governing body was reconstituted with the following structure:

4 Parent Governors

2 Staff Governors

2 Foundation Governors

1 Local Authority Governor

2 Co-opted Governors

More information about the current governors can be found on the Governor Profiles page.

It is important for governors to visit the school regularly to keep informed about school life. Each governor is linked to a subject. It is the responsibility of each Link Governor to enrich the whole governing body’s understanding of their particular area and contribute, where appropriate, to informed decision making.

At Horspath School, we value the close partnership built up over the years between the Headteacher and Governing Body. The Headteacher discusses all the main aspects of school life with the governing body and expects the governing body to both challenge and support the school. It is our role to act a ‘critical friend’ as well as developing a good rapport with all staff.